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How could Vincent have been a creative genius - yet also "insane?" Jeb and Blake take a look at Nimoy's very personal thoughts about this question.
This episode deals with the topic of self-harm and suicide. If you're struggling with thoughts of self harm, please get help immediately. You can reach trained and empathetic counselors (in the USA) by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-TALK.
We care about our listeners and want you to be around for many years to enjoy life - and our work.
Links for Show Notes:
Nimoy's play VINCENT via Archive
81 Words - This American Life on the DSM
The Book of Kells
Bullshit or Not? Was JTR really Nessie?
Article on Jo Bonger
The Golden Gate Quartet
Weird Al's Skipper Dan (YouTube)
Doctor Who clip of Vincent at the art gallery
Early montage sequence shows:
Self Portrait (1888)
Starry Night (1889)
Vase with 15 Sunflowers (1888)
Bedroom at Arles (1888)
Night Cafe in the Place Lamartine in Arles (1888)
Encampment of gypsies with caravans (1888)
Langlois Bridge at Arles (1888)
Fishing boats on the beach at Saintes Maries
Wheat FIeld with Cypresses (1880)
You can find all these and more at the online Van Gogh museum.
Meanwhile... Could Manos be loosely based on Paul and Vincent?
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How could Vincent have been a creative genius - yet also "insane?" Jeb and Blake take a look at Nimoy's very personal thoughts about this question.
This episode deals with the topic of self-harm and suicide. If you're struggling with thoughts of self harm, please get help immediately. You can reach trained and empathetic counselors (in the USA) by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-TALK.
We care about our listeners and want you to be around for many years to enjoy life - and our work.
Links for Show Notes:
Nimoy's play VINCENT via Archive
81 Words - This American Life on the DSM
The Book of Kells
Bullshit or Not? Was JTR really Nessie?
Article on Jo Bonger
The Golden Gate Quartet
Weird Al's Skipper Dan (YouTube)
Doctor Who clip of Vincent at the art gallery
Early montage sequence shows:
Self Portrait (1888)
Starry Night (1889)
Vase with 15 Sunflowers (1888)
Bedroom at Arles (1888)
Night Cafe in the Place Lamartine in Arles (1888)
Encampment of gypsies with caravans (1888)
Langlois Bridge at Arles (1888)
Fishing boats on the beach at Saintes Maries
Wheat FIeld with Cypresses (1880)
You can find all these and more at the online Van Gogh museum.
Meanwhile... Could Manos be loosely based on Paul and Vincent?

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